Crews contain 10-acre vegetation fire in Morgan Hill
Crews are working to contain a vegetation fire in Morgan Hill that's burned 10 acres and is threatening one structure.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Yuba County, including Beale Air Force Base
Evacuations were under way in Yuba County Tuesday afternoon, where a fast moving grass fire broke out as flames moved onto the Beale Air Force Base.
Unlike California, Washington state electricity provider won't shut off power during wind storms
A major provider of electricity in the state of Washington says preemptively shutting off power to customers during high wind events to prevent wildfires is not an option. Many wonder why PG&E can't do the same in California.
Northern California wildfire leads to the evacuation casino, 40 homes
A wildfire that broke out in far Northern California led to temporary evacuations of a casino and some 40 rural homes, authorities said Saturday.
Suspect busted for allegedly starting Antioch apartment blaze with fireworks
A fire that displaced 40 people from their homes in two Antioch apartment buildings was started by a suspect who threw an illegal firework, police said.
Fires erupt within CZU Lightning Complex area as officials warn of heat, more danger
CalFire crews on Memorial Day first responded to a small fire within the CZU Lightning Complex burn in Santa Cruz County, as officials warned the public about hot temperatures and more fire danger to come.
Grade Fire breaks out in Santa Cruz mountains
Firefighters contained a wildfire that broke out Monday morning in the Santa Cruz mountains. Known as the Grade Fire, it started in an area that was burned by last summer's massive CZU Lightning Complex fire.
California governor pardons inmate firefighters
California's governor has pardoned more than a dozen people, including two inmate firefighters who faced deportation, and commuted the sentences of three people who were convicted of killings where they didn't pull the trigger.
PG&E to pay $43.4M in 3 counties burned by utility's equipment in Kincade, Zogg fires
Pacific Gas & Electric will pay $43.4 million to government agencies in three Northern California counties to cover bills left behind from wildfires ignited during the past two years by the beleaguered utility's long-neglected power grid.
Hounded by developer, Sonoma County DA to face recall vote in September
Sonoma County voters will choose whether to recall District Attorney Jill Ravitch from office on September 14.
Newsom proposes spending a record $2 billion on wildfire mitigation
The $2 billion will allow California to take urgent action to support wildfire suppression, improve forest health and help protect residents and property from catastrophic wildfires.
One home destroyed in 5-acre 'Milk Fire' north of Windsor
A fire that began shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon north of Windsor scorched 5-acres of vegetation and destroyed two structures, including a single family residence.
Suspect arrested for allegedly starting fires near Santa Barbara TV station
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting multiple fires on Santa Barbara's TV Hill that damaged two homes and forced a television station building to be evacuated.
Cal Fire makes quick work of Mt. Diablo fire
A wildfire broke out early Friday morning at the entrance to Mt. Diablo.
Santa Barbara vegetation fire threatens homes, TV station evacuated
A vegetation fire is threatening homes and businesses in the Alta Mesa area of Santa Barbara Thursday night. A TV station has been evacuated as the fire burns the hillside.
3 youths blamed for starting fire that engulfed Martinez home, neighbors startled by fireball
A fireball explosion at a home in Martinez was captured in multiple videos Wednesday afternoon, destroying the residence and sending up thick, black smoke hundreds of feet into the air.
East Bay firefighters going door-to-door to inspect homes ahead of fire season
With the East Bay hills dry and getting drier by the day, fire inspectors with the Contra Costa County Fire Prevention District are going door-to-door to remind homeowners to get rid of overgrown vegetation.
Oakland swears in a new fire chief
Reginald Freeman was sworn in as the chief of Oakland's fire department on Monday and spoke about the challenges facing the city, including the threat of wildfires in the hills.
Grass fire in San Jose controlled at 10-acres
Firefighters controlled a 10-acre grass fire near Singleton Road and Locke Drive in South San Jose Sunday morning.
Palisades Fire in Los Angeles forces evacuations
The Palisades Fire, a smoky wildfire churning through a Los Angeles canyon community, gained strength Sunday as about a thousand residents remained under evacuation orders, authorities said.